Nestled into the bustling centre of Toronto, this stairway to class is one of many natural elements integrated into the institutional space. Learning environments are positively impacted by introducing nature into grey infrastructure. Studies show that concentration levels improve, stress is reduced, and overall well-being is upgraded.
This impressive green structure makes a visual statement at the Regions’ multi-service government office. Due to its exceptional height our maintenance teams require special equipment to access and keep the plants thriving. It provides an AHA moment for in-person visitors and staff. It also provides air purification, a sound barrier and energy efficiencies.
Design, installed and maintained by GINKGO, this living wall is one of our largest to date. The wall incorporates tropical plants including ficus pumila, phlebodium aureum, syngonium podophyllum, and calathea orbifolia. It is located in the lobby of a commercial building seeking LEED Gold certification, and contributes to the vision of whole-building sustainability that the […]
After a major renovation, the Bata Research and Innovation Cluster at Trent University re-opened in November 2018 featuring a living wall installed and maintained by GINKGO The wall features an automatic irrigation and fertigation system and LED lighting. It helps create a welcoming study area for students with tropical plants like aglaonema osaka, anthurium and […]
This patterned mosswall was installed in a commercial space in Waterloo, and acts as the backdrop to the newly opened coffee shop sharing the space. The mixed moss features reindeer moss in dark green and olive, and sheet moss in dark green. A truly unique space to enjoy biophilic benefits and a great cup of […]
Installed by others and maintained by GINKGO, this hydroponic living wall incorporates a variety of tropical plants in a flowing pattern. The building also features a green roof installed and maintained by GINKGO.
These bold living columns brighten up the workspace of an independent health agency in downtown Toronto. The hydroponic system features a variety of plants, including Christmas cactus (schlumbergera).
This patterned living wall introduces biophilic components to the atrium of a private Toronto school. The abstract pattern brings to mind an eye, and is popular place for students to spend time between classes.
A mix of both light and dark green reindeer moss, the Greenfield Global Inc. mossart piece is one of our most abstract. The design is inspired by Greenfield’s industrial alcohol manufacturing process that produces ethanol and specialty alcohols.
This unique mixed mossart piece features preserved sheet moss, pole moss, and fern moss, accentuated by preserved fern folia. The trapezoidal and hexagonal design of the wall in combination with the biophilic design components of the mossart creates a visually stunning addition to this Toronto office space. The piece adds a natural component to Dentsu’s […]
